Light travels about 186,000 miles per second.

The Earth's atmosphere traps heat through the greenhouse effect.

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Many coins are made of precious metals such as gold and silver which makes their value higher than face value.

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Particles can exist in multiple states until observed.

Fact #1824 · Science

In 1938, Otto Hahn's work led to the discovery of nuclear fission.

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The Earth's rotation is responsible for the Coriolis effect.

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Lightning can heat the air it passes through to temperatures hotter than the surface of the Sun.

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The human brain generates enough electrical activity to power a small light bulb.

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Some metals such as mercury are liquid at room temperature.

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